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Sparks may cry - 13.10.04
DEPARTING Wales boss Mark Hughes does not often come across as the emotional type but that may not be the case at tonight's must-win clash against Poland at the Millennium Stadium as he bids farewell to the managerial hotseat. Hughes admits that he will
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Target Martini Henry Rifles
Jarcrew are the surprise guests at a Halloween show in Le Pub tomorrow night but discerning ears will be trained on Martini Henry Rifles. The three piece release their long-awaited debut album, Superbastard, on Monday, November 1, but they'll be airing
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Connected by Nissan
A NEW telematics service being offered to customers in Japan is about to change the relationship between the driver, the car, and the mobile phone. Nissan has joined forces with NTT DoCoMo Inc., Japan's largest cell phone provider, to offer 'i-mode' information
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Brave Wales let it slip away - 14.10.04
WALES' World Cup dream vanished in the blink of an eye last night as Poland produced a superb late fightback to break Welsh hearts. For 65 minutes Wales were superb, spurred on by the inspirational Robbie Savage they dominated proceedings and they were
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No need to burn the money
EXECUTIVES might be top earners but that doesn't mean they have money to burn. So, why is it that some manufacturers cheekily ask £5,000 for extras such as satellite navigation and alloy wheels on their options list? For those who want to experience the
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It's do or die for Wales - 13.10.04
WALES stand on the verge of international football oblivion. Defeat or even a draw at the hands of Poland at the Millennium Stadium tonight will finish off all hopes of qualifying for the World Cup or even making the play-offs, simple as that. This would
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A place to relax and enjoy
Sabatino's Restaurant Clarence House, Clarence Place, Newport Tel: 01633 250555 Having previously enjoyed Sabatino's Restaurant during the festive season, it was refreshing to be welcomed into the calm and relaxed atmosphere of a normal Friday evening
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Home to a world heritage site, Gwent was once a powerhouse of the industrial revolution. Blaenavon Ironworks & Tourist Information Centre The best preserved 18th century ironworks in Western Europe which was recently made a world heritage site by
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Evo's greater appeal
HOW can the desirability of the acclaimed Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII be increased? Simple, by making it even more affordable and offering three years free servicing. And that's just what Mitsubishi has done, up until December 31 the Evolution VIII
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Information centres across Gwent Abergavenny and District Tourist Association C/o T.I.C Swan Meadow Monmouth Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 5HH Tel: 01873 857588 E-mail: abergavenny-tic@tsww.com Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Castle Car Park,
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We need a flier- Bellamy - 02.09.2004
WALES striker Craig Bellamy has set his sights on getting Wales to where they have not been for more than 40 years - the World Cup finals. The Newcastle forward has enjoyed a fine start to the season with club and country and is determined Wales get off
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Parry can fill Giggs boots - 01.09.2004
WALES hitman John Hartson says Gwent's Paul Parry can fill Ryan Giggs' boots and be the man to supply him with the ammunition to sink Azerbaijan in the opening World Cup 2006 qualifier on Saturday in Baku. Hartson said: "He has done brilliant. Obviously
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Barrier row could delay SDR opening
A DISPUTE over Newport's Southern Distributor Road (SDR) could mean more delays, while traffic in the city yesterday ground to a halt. The road is giving the city council another headache - this time over the design of safety barriers. The news is a further
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Pressure is on - 08.09.2004
WALES go into the first of the Battle of Britain clashes tonight (kick off 8pm) knowing that failure to win would be DISASTROUS. A disappointing 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan on Saturday meant that Mark Hughes' men started their World Cup group six with a
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Saved - by some not very Christian messages
Review: Saved! (12A) WHATEVER enthusiasm I had for ultra-Christian themes was flogged out of me by the repellent, the annoying, The Passion of the Christ. Saved! is my salvation. A pin-sharp, snide, funny teen movie set in a conservative Christian high
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We don't fear Becks and co - 06.10.04
WELSH footballer of the year Robert Earnshaw says Wales have no fear of England ahead of Saturday's Old Trafford Battle of Britain. Hot-shot Earnshaw, who completed a £3.5 million move to Premiership side West Bromwich Albion from Cardiff City in August
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Swing with the Apes
The Apes have been spreading their bottom-heavy baroque sound across the globe for five years. Powered by the heaviest Hammond organ since John Lord in Deep Purple, their zeal and eccentricity have won hearts and frayed nerves. So powerful is the keyboard
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FAW set to Speed up - 14.10.04
THE FA of Wales is ready to cave in to player pressure and appoint Gary Speed, pictured, as manager alongside Brian Flynn by the end of the month. The entire Welsh squad came out and backed Speed in the aftermath of Wales 3-2 defeat by Poland at the Millennium
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Quarry deaths inquest opens
An inquest was opened yesterday into the deaths of four Gwent men who died when their car plunged into a quarry. Jack McGee, 47, from Aberbeeg, was killed along with Shane Powell, 29, from Trevethin, Pontypool, 21-year-old Alex Williams and 19-year-old
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'We can't put our loved one to rest'
TWO years after his death, a Monmouthshire man is still without a final resting place. John Morgan's family have been fighting to fulfil his dying wish of being buried in the village he was born and brought-up in - all to no avail. His devastated family
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Buckley bags roadster
BBC TV presenter Ginny Buckley was first in the queue to order a new Nissan 350Z Roadster when Nissan opened the order books for the car last Friday. The Holiday anchorwoman has ordered a Roadster with the GT Pack in Sunset with the optional Alezan leather
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Catch Sammo Hung live
South Wales female-fronted punk band Sammo Hung may have had to postpone their new single until the New Year but they've bagged a good support slot under The Apes in Newport next week. I Love the Leader won't be out until Monday, January 17, but the good
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Newport
Declared a city during the Queen's Jubilee year, 2001, Newport is Wales' third largest settlement. Newport owed much of its prosperity to its docks at the mouth of the Usk and steel industries. However, with its decline in importance as a port, Newport
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Let me lead the line, Bellamy - 12.10.2004
CRAIG Bellamy has dropped a major hint to departing Wales boss Mark Hughes to restore him to the front rather than sticking him out on the right wing again. Speaking at a press gathering yesterday, which after the mauling in Manchester by England resembled
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Gwent pair on standby - 12.10.2004
GWENT'S James Collins and Carl Fletcher are in line to start for Wales tomorrow night with Simon Davies returned to his rightful midfield position as Mark Hughes searches for three vital points against Poland. Even the prospect of a draw is unthinkable
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Hughes reign could end in a whimper - 11.10.04
MARK Hughes' reign as Wales' manager, which at times has thrilled and threatened to send the nation to the dizzy heights of a major championship, is in danger of ending in a whimper. Wales have not won a competitive match for 19 months, and with Hughes
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Fatal accident driver 'callous'
A DRIVER was branded callous by a coroner for fleeing after hitting a pedestrian who later died. Father-of-two Gareth Evans, 34, died from severe head injuries in hospital three days after he was struck by a car driven by Ross Williams on the evening
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HUGHES MUST MAKE CHANGES - 11.10.2004
DEPARTING Wales boss Mark Hughes has to raise the spirit of his battered squad for Wednesday night's make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Poland at the Millennium Stadium after the mauling in Manchester. And Hughes will have to give his side a radical
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Just how far do your wages go?
IT may come as a surprise, but half of you now earn at least £22,000 a year - or at least that's what new figures from the Office for National Statistics in Newport show. Many in Gwent may find the figure a little on the high side even though it's hardly
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Cornforth set for doorstep challenge
NEWPORT County travel nearly 90 miles to Tiverton for their FA Cup clash on Saturday (kick-off 3pm) but the team bus will return to South Wales minus one important person, manager John Cornforth. The County boss lives just a ten minute drive from Tiverton
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Target Martini Henry Rifles
Jarcrew are the surprise guests at a Halloween show in Le Pub tomorrow night but discerning ears will be trained on Martini Henry Rifles. The three piece release their long-awaited debut album, Superbastard, on Monday, November 1, but they'll be airing
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Abergavenny
Abergavenny today is perhaps most famous for its markets. Each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, the retail market is held in the centre of town. The spacious 19th century Market Hall is used for a variety of markets, craft fairs and antique and collector's
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No more queuing
WHAT if you never had to visit a petrol station again? What if you never had to worry about oil price rises affecting the cost of your motoring? In the US this is about to become a reality: a Honda Civic that runs on gas with a home refuelling appliance
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Millennium Max
As if wilfully trying to prove the point that they are not a bunch of elitist arty types, the folks at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff have made their first booking Max Boyce. That's right, after Bryn Terfel and Charlotte Church have opened the
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Volvo moves the goalposts
VOLVO Car Corporation is rewriting the rulebook on how it will use its cars in the future with its 3CC prototype being unveiled to the public for the first time at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai early in October.From the outside, the Volvo
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Blackwood
Blackwood (Coed Dduon) is a busy shopping centre, with a population of 23,300. It has an outdoor market, which opens three days a week. As the town has grown, it has almost merged with the neighbouring villages of Pontllanfraith, Cefn Fforest and Ynysddu
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Black and Amber game postponed
Newport RFC's game tomorrow against Llandovery has been postponed. The combination of poor weather and the Rodney Parade pitch still suffering from last week's game between the Dragons and Newcastle Falcons meant that the surface had become unplayable
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Prepare for heads to bang
Radio One may have issued a Fatwa for the heads of Status Quo to be presented on stakes, but Britain's favourite band are still rockin'. Still in the same jeans, still stuck in the same chord cycle, the Quo show no signs of putting down their Fenders
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Pontypool
Pontypool (Pontypwl) is one of the major towns in Torfaen County Borough, with 36,064 people. Although in the valleys, it was never a coal-mining town. Instead, Pontypool owes much of its position to iron, and to the Hanbury family, who bought land there
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Saved - by some not very Christian messages
Review: Saved! (12A) WHATEVER enthusiasm I had for ultra-Christian themes was flogged out of me by the repellent, the annoying, The Passion of the Christ. Saved! is my salvation. A pin-sharp, snide, funny teen movie set in a conservative Christian high
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Farmers banned from owning ponies
TWO farmers were banned from owning horses for five years after magistrates found them guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to ponies. David Phillips, 70, and his nephew Arthur Phillips, 57, both of Heathcock Farm, Cwm Tysswg, Tredegar, allowed ponies
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Seize the day - 08.10.04
Mark Hughes will ask his Wales side to "grab the moment" just like he did 20 years ago on his international debut. Hughes (pictured) takes charge of Wales for the penultimate time against England at Old Trafford tomorrow, still harbouring vivid memories
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Catch Sammo Hung live
South Wales female-fronted punk band Sammo Hung may have had to postpone their new single until the New Year but they've bagged a good support slot under The Apes in Newport next week. I Love the Leader won't be out until Monday, January 17, but the good
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Funds to 'can' this mountain
A GWENT council has been given a £1.7 million boost in its bid to cut the amount of rubbish sent to landfill. The cash will fund extra vehicles and more staff for community-based recycling projects. Two years ago Torfaen council was rapped by the National
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Hughes happy to continue for next two crunch matches - 16.09.04
Newly-appointed Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is delighted he will be allowed to remain in charge of Wales for their World Cup qualifiers against England and Poland next month. Hughes' agent Dennis Roach revealed that the former Manchester United striker
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Hughes poised to move - 15.09.04
Mark Hughes re-emerged as the favourite to become manager of Blackburn after his representative today invited the club to open negotiations with the Football Association of Wales. Hughes had appeared to rule himself out of the running by saying he had
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Wales stunned by nine men Irishmen - 09.09.04
WALES now have a mountain of Snowdonian proportions to climb if they are to qualify for the 2006 World Cup in Germany after an astonishing 2-2 draw with Northern Ireland at the Millennium Stadium last night. After a bad-tempered British battle royal,
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What a kick in the guts - Collins - 14.10.04
IT WAS a evening of mixed emotions for James Collins at the Millennium Stadium last night. The Newport-born centre-back was a standout for Wales and picked up the Sky television man-of-the-match award but eventually Wales crashed to a 3-2 defeat that
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The Nile nutter was awkward but I am still champion
WHEN all is said and done I am still a world champion after beating Kabary Salem, but I can't possibly say that it was a fight that I enjoyed. Sometimes a champion has to be ready to win ugly and that is certainly what I did on Friday night when I desperately
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New lease of life for Lenny
COMEDY IS a capricious mistress, and many a comedian who had the world in the palm of their hand can find nothing but dust a few years later. Which is why it is all the more remarkable that Lenny Henry, who only a few years ago appeared to have abandoned
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Hughes' heroes can make history - 09.10.04
MARK Hughes' men enter the Three Lions' den today and must tap into the burning passion of an entire nation if they are to stun England and write their names in the history books. They must run into the cauldron of Old Trafford with bucket-loads of self-belief
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NO MORE HEINEKEN HORRORS
CERI Sweeney vows to put last week's Heineken Cup horror show behind him and help steer Newport Gwent Dragons to victory second time around against Edinburgh at Murrrayfield on Sunday. Wales outside half Sweeney and the Dragons came in for a fair amount
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Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale (Glyn Ebwy) stands at the head of the valley of the Ebbw Fawr river and is the administrative centre of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. With a population of 24,422, it is also the largest town in the County Borough. Aneurin Bevan, architect
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Millennium Max
As if wilfully trying to prove the point that they are not a bunch of elitist arty types, the folks at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff have made their first booking Max Boyce. That's right, after Bryn Terfel and Charlotte Church have opened the
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Weekend with spirit
THERE'S plenty to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit this weekend. At Tredegar House in Newport, one of the most haunted sites in Wales, the real-life ghosts and ghouls are coming out to play. With reports of a ghost in the grounds, parades
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High-performance Legacy unveiled
LAUNCHED in November 2003 to universal acclaim, the completely new Legacy saloon and Sports Tourer are now available in high-performance 3.0R spec.B variants. These driver-focused range-toppers are aimed at premium European marques, with some customers
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'Gutted we lost but we had a great day' - 11.10.2004
WELSH supporters were still in high spirits after the 2-0 defeat against England at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium despite Saturday's disappointing result. Seven thousand Welsh fans packed into Old Trafford with hundreds travelling from Gwent for the
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My pride in brother Ian
FORMER Newport council chief executive Sandy Blair has spoken of his pride after his brother was appointed head of the Metropolitan Police yesterday. Sir Ian Blair has spent three years as deputy to Sir John Stevens with the UK's largest police force.
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Cwmbran
Cwmbran, Wales' first new town, has grown into 'a Welsh new town success story'. Over 50 years it has developed into one of the largest pedestrianised shopping centres in South Wales. With a population in excess of 47,000, it is the biggest centre of
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I'M NOT GOING - 07.09.2004
ON the eve of Wales' crucial World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland, manager Mark Hughes eased fans' fears he is preparing to quit to take on the vacant Blackburn job. Hughes has been constantly linked with a move to the Premiership and with his ties
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Must win - 06.09.2004
Gary Speed has warned Wales that they must win their home World Cup qualifiers to make up for the disappointing draw in Azerbaijan. Two years ago, Speed scored in a comfortable 2-0 win in Baku in a Euro 2004 qualifier. Speed scored again yesterday, only
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Wales' date with destiny - 04.09.2004
TONIGHT Wales manager Mark Hughes (pictured) takes his troops into battle against Azerbaijan to kick off their World Cup campaign, the most important qualifying campaign in recent history. The disappointment of the European Championships, with play-off
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It's just about us - 03.09.2004
TOUGH-tackling midfielder Robbie Savage says if Wales can forget about the opposition they can emerge from the back- to-back World Cup 2006 qualifiers with six points to take to Old Trafford on October 9. First up are Azerbaijan in Baku tomorrow Saturday
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Prepare for heads to bang
Radio One may have issued a Fatwa for the heads of Status Quo to be presented on stakes, but Britain's favourite band are still rockin'. Still in the same jeans, still stuck in the same chord cycle, the Quo show no signs of putting down their Fenders
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Only win can keep dream alive - 07.10.04
WALES must WIN at Old Trafford against England on Saturday or they can forget about going to the World Cup finals, says legendary midfielder Peter Nicholas. The 73-times capped former Newport County boss has labelled the Battle of Britain clash as a must
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Giggsy's fear - 06.10.04
RYAN Giggs admits his international career will be a "failure" if he doesn't get to a major championship finals. The clock is ticking for 30-year-old Giggs and he may be thinking that he will never appear at a World Cup or European Championships and Welsh
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GABBS CAN ROO-IN THE PARTY - 04.10.04
CARDIFF City loan defender Darren Williams believes Cwmbran's Danny Gabbidon can shackle England wonder-boy Wayne Rooney, pictured below, this weekend and Bluebirds' boss Lennie Lawrence couldn't agree more. Williams, a former England Under-21 player
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We need full-time manager - Speed - 21.09.04
Wales must employ a full-time manager to replace Mark Hughes, according to captain Gary Speed, pictured. Hughes will step down next month following the World Cup qualifiers against England and Poland after taking charge at Blackburn. For those two games
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Chepstow
Chepstow (Cas-Gwent) is the first Welsh town on the main road into Wales; and as such is a gateway town to Wales. Chepstow means 'market place' or 'ceap stowe' in old English. A fortified town, much of the town's walls remain, notably, the 13th century
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FAW Start ball rolling
THE appointment of the new Wales manager took a step forward last night after a meeting of the Football Association of Wales management committee drew up a list of their most-wanted. All of the usual suspects are included including favourite John Toshack
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Dance companies bend genders
TWO OF contemporary dance's most groundbreaking companies come to Newport's Riverfront next Tuesday - but they're a little mixed up. The traditionally all-female Cholmondeleys become men to perform their 1997 hit Flesh & Blood, while the all-male
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Weekend with spirit
THERE'S plenty to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit this weekend. At Tredegar House in Newport, one of the most haunted sites in Wales, the real-life ghosts and ghouls are coming out to play. With reports of a ghost in the grounds, parades
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No point going on about England - 12.10.2004
THE England defeat is history and there is no point "harping on about it", says Wales skipper Gary Speed. The 35-year-old Bolton midfielder is hurting as much as anyone over the manner of Wales' capitulation at Old Trafford, but the insists the focus
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Hughes hints Tosh is not the man - 12.10.2004
Mark Hughes fears the strides forward he has taken with Wales will be undone by the appointment of the wrong man to succeed him. Although results have gone by the wayside in the last 18 months it is generally agreed that Hughes has put Wales back on the
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Tempting offers from Gilera
FOLLOW in the tracks of Blue's Duncan James and take to two wheels this autumn on a Gilera scooter to zip through the urban streets in style. Gilera has now made it even easier to get scootering by introducing unbeatable insurance deals for 16-24 year
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From the Romans to the age of coal and iron. Newport Museum and Art Gallery Newport Museum and Art Gallery are housed in one building in John Frost Square. This makes it a must-see for the visitor. The Museum contains a wealth of material from Roman archaeology
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Designers hand in bridge plans
PLANS for a futuristic walkway over the river Usk have been finalised and handed in to city planners. The £3.9m bridge will be a new landmark for the city. Argus readers helped choose the 'crane' design by developers Alfred McAlpine from three submitted
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Gwent has a wealth of ancient castles. Chepstow Castle The castle was started soon after 1066 by William Fitz Osbern, one of Wiliam the Conqueror's associates. One of the first stone built castles in Britain, it was erected to guard Fitz Osbern's territories
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New lease of life for Lenny
COMEDY IS a capricious mistress, and many a comedian who had the world in the palm of their hand can find nothing but dust a few years later. Which is why it is all the more remarkable that Lenny Henry, who only a few years ago appeared to have abandoned
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Citroen's rally success
SEBASTIEN Loeb, Frances's latest racing sensation, is the new World Rally of France, whilst his team, Citroen, has taken the world manufacturer's title for the second year in a row. Loeb's second place in Corsica was his 11th podium finish of the 14 rallies
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A place to relax and enjoy
Sabatino's Restaurant Clarence House, Clarence Place, Newport Tel: 01633 250555 Having previously enjoyed Sabatino's Restaurant during the festive season, it was refreshing to be welcomed into the calm and relaxed atmosphere of a normal Friday evening
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Gwent boasts many beautiful parks and walks. Caldicot Castle & Country Park Founded by the Normans and developed up to the 14th century. The castle was restored as a sumptious Victorian home and is set in in tranquil gardens and a wooded park. Caldicot
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Bikers over forty times more likely to die in a crash
MOTORCYCLISTS are over 40 times more likely to be killed in a road accident than motorists, last year the number of people killed on a motorbike increased by 14%. Now car insurer, Admiral, is asking all road users to be extra vigilant of motorcyclists
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In memory of Sir Julian
HUNDREDS of people attended a service yesterday to remember Gwent multi-millionaire Sir Julian Hodge, who died in July, aged 99. The popular financier, who grew up in Pontllanfraith, died at his home in Jersey. The memorial service was held at St Peter's
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Stylish new Sonata steps up a gear
HYUNDAI'S wider, taller and roomier Sonata is all set to cause a 'big' hit when it goes on sale in the UK next spring. New Sonata is 55mm longer than the current model and its wheelbase has been extended by 30mm. Front legroom is up by 10mm and rear legroom
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POLEAXED - 14.10.04
WALES crashed out of World Cup contention last night after a devastating 3-2 defeat against Poland at the Millennium Stadium, in Mark Hughes final game as manager. On a desperate night for Welsh football Poland delivered the ultimate sucker punch by coming
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Points win for Mercedes
Amir Khan lands a new silver star.. - TEENAGE boxing sensation, Amir Khan, has one word to describe his new Mercedes Vito Traveliner - knockout! The 17-year-old from Bolton hit headlines across the world when he became one of Team GB's outstanding successes
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Dance companies bend genders
TWO OF contemporary dance's most groundbreaking companies come to Newport's Riverfront next Tuesday - but they're a little mixed up. The traditionally all-female Cholmondeleys become men to perform their 1997 hit Flesh & Blood, while the all-male
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Swing with the Apes
The Apes have been spreading their bottom-heavy baroque sound across the globe for five years. Powered by the heaviest Hammond organ since John Lord in Deep Purple, their zeal and eccentricity have won hearts and frayed nerves. So powerful is the keyboard
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Grand ruined abbeys and opulent country houses show Gwent's rich history. Bedwellty House and Park - Tredegar The 26 acre Victorian park dominates the Southern entrance to Tredegar town centre. Bedwellty House, built in 1818, is a fine example of an ironmaster's
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Points win for Mercedes
TEENAGE boxing sensation, Amir Khan, has one word to describe his new Mercedes Vito Traveliner - knockout! The 17-year-old from Bolton hit headlines across the world when he became one of Team GB's outstanding successes at last summer's Athens Olympics
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500bhp Dodge heads for UK
CHRYSLER UK will launch the new 2005 Dodge SRT-10 supercar in the UK this November. Fifteen of the 500bhp V-10 supercars will be sold in the UK during 2005, priced at £77,500. The left-hand drive 8.3 litre two-seater produces 712Nm of torque, a top speed
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Scots hold fire on injury hit squad
EDINBURGH have delayed naming their squad for Sunday's mouth-watering clash with the Newport Gwent Dragons at Murrayfield. Both sides lost on the opening weekend of the Heineken Cup, making this game a must-win for both teams. However, the Scottish side
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Hughes on verge - 13.09.04
WALES boss Mark Hughes is on the shortlist for the vacant Blackburn Rovers manager's job and he could be installed by the end of the week. Blackburn fans have made it clear Hughes is the man they want and the Lancashire club have drawn up a five-man short-list
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We can still get through - Parry - 09.09.04
PAUL Parry believes last night's match with Northern Ireland showed Wales DO have the quality to qualify for the World Cup, but he admits they have made a far from ideal start. The Chepstow-born star told the Argus: "If we are going to do well in the
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Now we must win away - 09.09.04
NEWPORT born James Collins has admitted that Wales now have it all to do in their quest for World Cup qualification. Collins, 22, was making his competitive debut last night and had the misfortune to slip at a vital moment which gifted Northern Ireland
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Monmouth
Monmouth (Trefynwy) sits at the confluence of the rivers Trothy, Wye and Monnow, and it is from the Monnow that it takes its name. Its population is 7,379. Reminders of the town's history are never far away. A market is held in the cobbled Agincourt Square